Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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A View of the Public Finances
Lists the revenue of the United States for 1795-1798 that was the result of the duties on imports and tonnage. Not withstanding the depredations on US commerce, the branch of revenue may be estimated …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A View of the Finances of the United States
Responding to a request from the Secretary of War, this is a presentation of US revenues: duties, imports, and finances from 1795-1798. It discusses debt: interest and the proposed payment. It …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Transfer of Power from the President to the Treasurer
Wolcott maintains that the power of the President ought to be given to the Treasurer in his capacity as treasurer for the War Department, subject to the warrant of the Secretary of War.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Temporary Hospital at Castle Island
General Lincoln has inspected the barracks at Castle Island as a possible location for a temporary hospital and reports that the barracks have been neglected and are in need of repair. Wolcott asks …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Temporary Accommodations for Seamen at Newport
Wolcott will defer taking action on erecting a building at Newport for the temporary accommodation of seamen until he has heard from General Hamilton.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Secretary of the Treasury's Opinion Regarding Presidential Power Over Officers' Commissions, Relative to the Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Regarding the issue of officer appointments, Wolcott believes that the laws dictates that officer appointments are made by the concerted action of both the Senate and the president. States opinion …
John Adams PapersRequests Signatures on a Petition to Pardon John Sylvester
Forwards a letter from the President including a petition for the pardon of John Sylvester. Prepared a report concerning the merits of the case. Requests signatures to return to the President.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Requests Light Ammunition Cart
Requests delivery of a light ammunition cart to be delivered to Captain Decius Wadsworth, Inspector of Arms.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Request for musket stocks
Letter, asks for delivery of one thousand seasoned black walnut musket stocks to be delivered to Frederick Falley, contractor for fabricating muskets for the United States at Montgomery, …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRecommends Captain Taylor as Surveyor of the New Ocracoke Port
Recommends Captain James Taylor to the President to be appointed as Surveyor for a port to be built near Ocracoke Inlet. Requests that Taylor not be given orders on any service in competition with …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Process of Appointments and Commissions; Court Martial of Richard Hunt
Describes the process of appointment of officers and commissions. Refers to the court martial case of Richard Hunt and wonders if military officers should not have been judges. Questions the unlawful …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Petition of John Sylvester for a Pardon
Wolcott transmits a letter to the President relative to the petition of John Sylvester for a pardon. He has written his report on the merits of the case and requests the signatures and comments of the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.On the subject of Indian trade
Wolcott writes on the subject of Indian trade, insisting that public establishments are nuisances and that abuses occur under this system. Wolcott argues that the interest and policy of government …
James McHenry PapersMarking Permanent Indian Boundary Lines
The Surveyor General has recommended marking the permanent Indian boundary lines in an expedient manner. Since the assistance of troops will be required and the lines marked in concert with agents of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Manufacturing Muskets
Secretary Wolcott acknowledges William Henry's letter offering to fabricate [manufacture] muskets for the use of the United States but contracts for that purpose have already been made. Since it is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Efforts to Settle Accounts with Robert McCormick for Muskets
Reports a deal made with Robert McCormick regarding the payment for and fabrication of muskets, requiring refunds and payments. Suggests a means of settling the accounts.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Efforts to Establish the Indian Boundary in the Northwestern Territory
Refers to the correspondence from the Surveyor General about when and where he plans to establish the Indian boundary. He agrees that expediency necessitates that the assistance he requires in marking …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Discussion of New Supply System for the Army, and Review of the Current System
Discusses a new system of military supply for the armies of the United States, proposed in a previous letter by Alexander Hamilton. Notes problems with the existing system, but acknowledges it must …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Discusses Contracts with Lane & Salter and the Salisbury Furnace
Wolcott discusses the contract with Lane & Salter to erect and maintain works capable of producing cannon in a quantity suitable for public service. It was expected that Lane & Salter would produce …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Delivery of Saltpeter to Philadelphia
Reports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
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